BA (Hons) History Bachelor's degree at Westminster
BA (Hons) History at Westminster. You'll engage with primary and secondary sources, learn rigorous research and analytical methods, and choose from specialist options that suit your interests, whether that's social history, political movements, cultural change or other…
About this course
BA (Hons) History is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Westminster, based in Regent Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For History graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for History, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 60% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- History Tutorial 1Core
Module details
Teaching and learning in small groups with academic tutor on a regular basis. Content tailored to individual group, designed to develop study skills and basic research skills; help students understand assessment criteria and apply feedback; learn through formative assessment and peer review. Tutorials link academic and personal competencies to employability.
- Ideas in HistoryCore
Module details
Introduces history as an academic discipline and the study of underlying practices and methodologies. Hands-on approach to acquiring key skills of a historian. Field walks, visits to museums and archives and document handling sessions encourage development of analytical skills and use London itself as a historical source.
- Imperial Island, 1760-1867Core
Module details
Provides insight into fabric of British history from social, cultural, political and economic perspective between 1760-1867. Traces continuities and discontinuities of period with textured understanding of modern British history including formerly marginalised voices. Pays particular attention to interplay between empire and metropole. Key moments include ideas of empire; industrialisation; urbanisation; political reform radicalism; development of class politics; national identity; celebrity; ad
- The Making of the Modern World: Global Perspectives on the Long Nineteenth CenturyCore
Module details
Examines crucial factors in making of modern world from middle of eighteenth century to early twentieth century. Ideas such as liberalism, democracy, republicanism, imperialism, socialism, and nationalism develop with profound consequences for societies worldwide and individual people.
- Protests: From Bread Riots to Extinction Rebellion
Module details
Since French Revolution protests have been among key drivers of modern history. Uses wide variety of case studies in different settings to address: when and why protests occur; who protests and for what reasons; different ways protests are expressed, from anarchy to terrorism; how nature of protests has changed over time; why some succeed and others do not.
- Polylang (Learning a new language)Elective
Module details
Optional module from range of interdisciplinary topics including learning a new language. Language options include French, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese and Chinese.
Year 2 4 modules
- Age of Extremes, 1914-1991Core
Module details
Introduction to global history of twentieth century, an age of extremes, looking beyond traditional Eurocentric or Western approaches. Begins with catastrophe of First World War and ends with dissolution of Soviet Empire. Considers major political shifts and important cultural and social developments. Studies range of global turning points such as Russian Revolution, inter-war feminism, global rise of fascism, Spanish Civil War, Second World War, Holocaust, origins of Cold War, Cold War in Asia,
- History Tutorial 2Core
Module details
Teaching and learning in small groups where students meet tutor on weekly basis. Content tailored to group but used to develop study skills and work towards assessments and particularly in preparing for dissertation at level six.
- A Sexual History of London
Module details
Covers topics including: Victorian sex scandals; queer nineteenth-century London; sex, race and immigration; women's work pre-1914; 'sexual conflict' in Edwardian London; gendering of public space; masculinities and femininities; sexual relations and racial politics during WWII; Wolfenden report; 'swinging sixties' and 'sexual liberation'; Soho and cultures of sexuality; policing sexuality and space; changing ideas of 'the family'; sexism and homophobia today.
- Empires, Ideas and Politics: Special Subjects in History
Module details
Four case studies in modern history, informed by staff research specialisms.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study how historians construct arguments from primary sources and evidence. A course like this usually begins with foundations in medieval, early modern and modern world history, then progresses through focused period studies with primary documents and an examination of how historical interpretations evolve. In your final year, you'll undertake specialist options, such as modern history, medieval studies, global and imperial history, social and cultural history, public history and heritage, or archival research, culminating in an original dissertation based on your own research. The structure moves from breadth and historical method to depth and independent scholarly work.
Who it's for
You're drawn to understanding how societies, ideas and events have unfolded over time, and you're prepared to work with evidence critically. You enjoy reading widely, weighing competing interpretations and constructing reasoned arguments. This course suits you if you want to develop expertise in historical analysis and research, skills that open doors across education, cultural heritage, archives, policy and many other fields. Expect sustained engagement with demanding texts and ideas; this is intellectually rigorous work that rewards curiosity and careful thinking.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 85% of History graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating; 55% of those working are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £23,500 to £31,000; after five years, the range is £25,500 to £36,000, depending on your career path and sector. Many graduates move into teaching, public history, research, the civil service, or cultural institutions, though earnings and progression vary by role and employer.
University & format
The BA (Hons) History is awarded by The University of Westminster, a public university founded in 1838, based at its Regent Campus in London. The course runs for 3 years full-time and is taught in English. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, the qualification is nationally recognised. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code V102). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Westminster →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What History graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £27,000 | £23,500 – £31,000 | 4205 |
| 3 years after | £26,500 | £21,000 – £30,500 | 80 |
| 5 years after | £31,500 | £24,000 – £38,500 | 85 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 4,205. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in history · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs History nationally
National figures for History graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 4,205. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with History courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,423 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How History graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where History graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Museums & archives
- Heritage bodies
- Schools
- Civil service & media
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit History graduates.
History & Humanities Lead, Flexible, Impactful TeachingChartereastdulwichHistory & Humanities Lead, Flexible, Impactful TeachingThe Charter Schools Educational TrustHistory Teachers in Kirklees and HalifaxCV-LibraryHistory TeachersSABIS NETWORK SCHOOLSIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £27,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.4 out of 10: NSS 87.9% · continued 60%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Westminster
Historical, philosophical and religious studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Regent Campus
14,027 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is History right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Westminster from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,600 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Westminster’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Westminster and gov.uk before you apply.
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